Daily Life in Ancient China


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This book employs textual and archaeological material to reconstruct the various features of daily life in ancient China.




Life in Ancient China


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Along China's Yellow River, a mighty and technologically advanced civilization grew and flourished for thousands of years without any contact from the rest of the world. Life in Ancient China explores the daily lives of early the Chinese people, profiles the great dynasties that ruled China over the centuries, and introduces important religious and philosophical contributions, such as Confucianism, Daosim, and Buddhism. Enduring Chinese innovations, such as writing, papermaking, and The Great Wall are also featured.




Daily Life in China on the Eve of the Mongol Invasion, 1250-1276


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Describes the occupations, pleasures, clothes, food, art, and social and civic life of the people in the city of Hangchow.




Everyday Life in Early Imperial China During the Han Period, 202 BC-AD 220


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Considers the important aspects of life during the Han period, when the foundations were laid for the chief political, economic, cultural and social structures that would characterise imperial China.




24 Hours in Ancient China


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24 Hours in Ancient China brings the everyday actions of ancient Chinese Han citizens vividly to life.







Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient China


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This book is a comprehensive book about China's art, life, and culture. Using the latest discoveries by historians this book explores China's literature, music, religions, economy and cuisine.




Ancient China : life, myth and art


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Even today the economic powerhouse of modern China takes strength and nourishment from its legacy of antiquity. Ancient China illuminates this venerable heritage with unprecedented scholarship and vividness.




China's Golden Age


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In this fascinating and detailed profile, Benn paints a vivid picture of life in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), traditionally regarded as the golden age of China. 40 line illustrations.




Tools and Treasures of Ancient China


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Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!